In an episode of ‘World’s Toughest Fixes’ on National Geographic Channel, a giant, 115-ton wind turbine is being erected in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. In the future, residents will count on the wind to generate energy for their community, but first, engineers will have to battle that wind in order to erect this massive turbine.

Wind farms are booming in the United States; and with all this growth comes an interesting niche job – “Rope Specialists”. Ascending 250 feet, these specialists reach and repair precarious parts of wind turbines in the field. These wind blades, made of fiberglass, sometimes get damaged by lightning strikes, ice, birds and harsh weather conditions. Someone has to repair them. That’s where Fibre Glast customer Rope Partner comes in. Armed with a belt full of supplies, these technicians brave the elements to get the job done.